Who Needs More Friends? We Do!

Why Become a Friends Member?

When you become a friend of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, you are supporting activities that promote local community awareness and involvement with the Refuge. Join other local residents who share your interest in the outdoors and desire to help preserve and protect the important wildlife habitats of the Cape May peninsula. Some of the important roles Friends play include:• Visitor Center Greeters at the Two Mile Beach Visitor Contact Station and Nature Store. • Interpretive Leaders for bird watching and nature programs throughout the Refuge. • Support Refuge Staff for ongoing projects and at special events throughout the year. • Soliciting Public and Legislative Support for issues related to the Refuge and the Friends. • Encouraging the Public to become Friends and to be involved in supporting their Wildlife Refuge. • Fundraising for Refuge and Friends’ projects. We invite you to be a Friend. Your membership/ contribution helps support the mission and programs at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge.

Benefits of Membership:

• Enjoy a 10% discount at The Nature Store at Two Mile Beach• Invitation to our Annual Membership Meeting • Your dues and contributions are tax deductible• A sense of accomplishment in providing many opportunities for wildlife-related recreation, education and research.

OUR MISSION

Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is:

• To promote awareness of the Cape May Refuge and surrounding natural areas

• To foster public understanding, appreciation and support of the Cape May Refuge and National Wildlife Refuge System

• To advocate for the conservation and protection of wildlife, plants & their habitats in our community for the benefit of current and future generations.

Birding at Two Mile

Where in New Jersey is the Cape May NWR?

The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is located within the Cape May peninsula, the southernmost point in the state of New Jersey.Because of its unique geography, the peninsula offers stunning views of sunrise to the east over the water of the Atlantic Ocean, and of sunset to the west over the water of the Delaware Bay. The Refuge currently protects over 11,000 acres of peninsula habitat in its 3 refuge units: the Great Cedar Swamp Division, the Delaware Bay Division and the Two-Mile Beach Unit.These 3 units represent unique, diverse habitats: forested hardwood swamp, river estuary and ocean barrier island.LARGER MAP

SUPPORT FRIENDS of CAPE MAY NWRBecome a Member

New members are always welcome! Exciting projects are planned for this year, and your support & participation is needed to make them a reality. To Join Friends– Select from one of the six membership levels below.

Sanderling Level

Student or Senior Membership, One year

$

15.00

Piping Plover Level

Individual Membership, One year

$

25.00

Red Knot Level

Family Membership, One Year

$

40.00

Barred Owl Level

Supporter, One year

$

100.00

Peregrine Level

Sponsor, One year

$

250.00

Bald Eagle Level

Corporate, One Year

$

500.00

Plein Aire Painter

March Full Moon Walk

Snowy Owl as captured by photographer Roy Herring at Two Mile Beach December 2013.

SNOWY VISITORS AT TWO MILE BEACH

If you see one of our majestic snowy visitors, please remember to maintain a respectful distance of at least 50 feet- The Friends of Cape May NWR have loaner binoculars and a spotting scope available for use at the Nature Store at Two Mile Beach.